Barbola Funeral Chapel

Gerald E. "Jake" Lois

Gerald Edgar “Jake” Lois, age 88, of Wautoma, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 10, 2024.

He was born May 10, 1936, in Burlington, WI, the son of Edward and Vivian Krueger Lois. Jake was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary High School in Burlington. He served his country in the US Army. On September 23, 1961, Jake was united in marriage to Beverly Jahns at St. John Lutheran Church in Burlington.

Jake was a member of the Jointers Local Union as a journeyman carpenter. His work contributed to numerous buildings such as the Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, the Federal building, multiple hospitals, such as Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee, St. Joseph and Waukesha Hospitals and many homes throughout Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Redgranite. After retirement, he had the time to invest in many hobbies. He enjoyed bike riding, reading, gardening and putting together many home projects.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; son, Tim (Barb) Lois; daughter, Jennifer Tabat; two grandsons, Garrett Lois and Carson (Tori) Lois; one great-granddaughter, Vera Lois; and many nieces and nephews. Jake was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Henry; sister, Doris Hattrick; and grandson, Robert Garret Williams.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Barbola Funeral Chapel in Berlin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Gregory Sluke officiating. Military honors will be performed by Wells-Krause VFW Post #2925, at the funeral chapel, immediately following the service. Private family interment will be in West Lawn Memorial Park in Racine. Memorials may be directed to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or a charity of choice. Anyone wishing to send a sympathy card to the family, please mail to Gerald Lois, c/o Barbola Funeral Chapel, PO Box 201, Berlin, WI 54923.